Dramatic moment SWAT rams house with a huge TANK and launch raid after three US Marshals were shot dead and five cops injured in bloody standoff with gunman: Gunman killed as boy, 17, and woman arrested

Daily Mail UK ^ | April 29, 2024 | Stephen M. Lepore

[Nervous Tick]

>> Guess this guy didn’t really have “A Castle” did he ?

Needed a proper moat to be a complete Castle.

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

This SWAT raid along with the Tank was entirely justified.

No disagreement with your statment. However, read posts 3 and 9 until you understand them please. Beyond that, I am not negotiable.

[mewzilla]

From a couple of weeks ago...

https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2024/04/large-police-presence-at-shooting-in-salina-initial-reports-are-officer-shot.html

[outofsalt]

"This SWAT raid along with the Tank was entirely justified."

"“You know, I love these guys who say the Second Amendment is — you know, the tree of liberty is water with the blood of patriots. Well, if [you] want to do that, you want to work against the government, you need an F-16" ~ Joe, Top Gun, Biden

[Mark17]

Why do I get the feeling we will come to find out police have have had this guy under surveillance, knew his routine, and could have picked him up outside his home anytime.

Like maybe 20 minutes ago.

[jjotto]

It’s a wheeled APC. Sadly, pretty common around big city LEOs.

[markman46]

Do have any idea just what the Marshall warrent service does??? Umm
Swat was called in after the shooting

[rdcbn1]

This appears to be a legit use of force.

Marshall’s were killed by a felon with illegal weapons charges who opened fire on them and killed and wounded several

The SWAT team went in after in response to the shooting

[pierrem15]

This SWAT raid along with the Tank was entirely justified.

After the Marshals were shot, obviously yes.

But Morgana's question was why? Were they just investigating and were taken by surprise? Or was there already evidence this was likely to occur and was ignored when they could have grabbed the perp more easily another way?

[Responsibility2nd]

Remember when Obama and the DHS bought 2700 tanks?

Obama DHS Purchases 2,700 Light-Armored Tanks to Go With Their 1.6 Billion Bullet Stockpile
Jim Hoft on gatewaypundit.com ^ | 3/3/13

As wars wind down, small-town cops inherit armored vehicles
Yahoo! ^ | June 24, 2014 | Liz Goodwin

Florida sheriff defends acquisition of surplus MRAP
Fox News ^ | June 30, 2014

More.....

 

This is why.

[Responsibility2nd]

Mom said it best in post 19

[dfwgator]

My first reaction was that he must have been a J6 Protestor to warrant that kind of response.

[Responsibility2nd]

Were they just investigating and were taken by surprise?

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Yes. This was a routine serving of a warrant. They didn’t expect this level of violence.

[Pajamajan]

"But Morgana's question was why? Were they just investigating and were taken by surprise? Or was there already evidence this was likely to occur and was ignored when they could have grabbed the perp more easily another way?"

Definitely seems like there is more to this story.

[Trump Girl Kit Cat]

3 cops are DEAD over a gun possession charge REALLY??? OMG they honestly could not find a better way to get this guy, Randy Weaver comes to mind I am sorry I am fully behind police officers HOWEVER this was out of control absolutely ridiculous decisions here!!!!

[Responsibility2nd]

I don’t know if he was black, but if he was...

Expect the BLM riots to commence in 3....2....1....

[mewzilla]

From an Icelandic enemedia outlet...

Three police officers shot dead during an arrest attempt Two people shot at officers who arrived at a Charlotte home to serve an arrest warrant on suspicion of weapons violations. The second attacker was shot dead.

[Pollard]

The officers were serving a felon wanted for possessing a firearm Monday at the home

Note to felons. It's ok to have a firearm at home if it's not Monday

[DesertRhino]

Great idea, and maybe my family is sitting at the Dairy Queen.

[Freest Republican]

It is strange.

US marshals know better.

if this was ATF, FBi etc....I’d have the same feelings as you.

I’m more inclined to trust the marshals-which may be naive and misguided.